Bicerin, the liqueur of Turin

A 200-year-old tradition

Bicerin

GIANDUJOTTO

“Bicerin” is a well-known drink of gianduja cream (we describe it as a chocolate melted in alcohol), belonging to traditional Turin culture. It has been served in the city’s coffee houses since the beginning of the 19th century. Giandujotto BICERIN (15% vol./70 cl.) is a creamy liqueur without any coffee. A brief historical research has revealed that the coffee of the original 18th century recipe was replaced by hazelnuts, so as to evoke the taste of the world-famous giandujotto chocolate. This recipe variation originated in the early 19th century when coffee and cocoa were too expensive to be imported from other continents and in hazel-rich Piedmont hazelnuts began to be mixed with chocolate to cut costs. From this mixture the “giandujotto” chocolate and our Bicerin giandujotto liqueur derived. The recipe hasn’t changed since.

It is gluten free and dairy free. While other creamy liqueurs have a 6-9 month sell-by date, gianduiotto Bicerin has no such final date, even when opened, because it doesn’t contain milk. It is best preserved at room temperature.In several northern Italian dialects Bicerin means small glass. Bicerin used in fact to be served in small glasses with metal handles in all Turin cafes.

Cocoa

Gentile Halzenut

Giandujotto

The tradition

Bicerin

WHITE

Distillerie Vincnzi is the historical Turin producer of Bicerin Giandujotto, a liqueur of the Italian gastronomical tradition that can be compared to a delicious giandujotto chocolate melted in alcohol. After studying market needs and after two years of research and experimentation they have perfected the new recipe for Bicerin White, a creamy white-chocolate liqueur. Bicerin White is the perfect alliance of tradition and innovation, the tradition of the Bicerin brand and the innovative introduction of white chocolate in the preparation of creamy liqueurs.Bicerin White aims at widening the area of choice of Distillerie Vincenzi customers, offering a unique, exclusive high quality product. It is the only liqueur produced with 40gr/litre of natural cocoa extract, the only one to be gluten free and dairy free, and with such a low alcohol proportion (15% vol.) as to have an almost undetectable alcoholic note.Bicerin is an exclusive Vincenzi trademark, it is gluten and dairy free and has no final date for consumption, not even when it has been opened. It is best enjoyed cold or iced.White chocolate is today requested by a large sector of the public, especially by discriminating consumers who want an innovative, pleasant, delicate sweet taste. The first mouth-watering glass of Bicerin White is guaranteed to stimulate the desire for having another at once.

It is marketed in a pearly iridescent glass bottle, further enhancing the prestige of the product.It will certainly become one of the most interesting and sought-after summer drinks for its freshness and pleasant taste, especially if served cold with two ice cubes.

Enjoy it cold!

White Chocolate

The innovation

Bicerinelli of Turin

Bicerinelli are delicious giandujotti, in small 5 gram size, the distinctive mixture of chocolate and Piedmont hazelnut paste (33%) originating the oldest chocolate of Turin. The traditional giandujotto chocolate is offered in a new, elegant miniature size, suitable also for those wanting only to sample the taste. The quality of the product and the originality of the wrapping are ideal for a prestigious present.

Bicerini of Turin

These are chocolates of extraordinary quality, shaped like the typical giandujotto but made of delicious dark chocolate and filled with a cream based on our liqueur giandujotto Bicerin.

Bicerini are a speciality belonging to the traditional Turin culture, they used to be served in the city coffee houses, usually to high society ladies at tea time, as the best gastronomic literature reports.

They are sold in an elegant purse so as to offer our clients the opportunity of making a precious and original present.

Bicerin Tartufi

These “Tartufi Bicerin” express the quintessential love for the Savoy capital, where they were created and are produced. Derived from the original giandujotto Bicerin, they represent one of the best expression of Turin confectionery. A reminder of Turin century-old tradition for those who know it, and an invitation to discovery for those who have never met it.

Crema Bicerina

“Crema Bicerina”, made according to the ancient Turin recipe “Bicerin Originale”, is a delicious gianduja-based cream, with a 40% addition of the original Vincenzi Bicerin. It is a unique speciality, suitable for the most refined palates as well as for children. Its origins go back to the early 19th century when coffee, too expensive to import from overseas, was replaced by the famous delicate Piedmont hazelnuts. These, mixed with cocoa, originated gianduja chocolate, now renowned worldwide.This mixture of chocolate and hazelnuts, with the addition of the original Bicerin, has produced Crema Bicerina, a delicacy to be enjoyed in a variety of ways, as suggested by the recipe collection included within the elegant package. The recipes, chosen by our experts, are meant to whet your gastronomic creativity.

Mini Bicerin

Bicerin Mignon are 50 ml bottles providing a single serving. They were created to meet the requirement of the HORECA sector. These mini-bottles can be used to accompany ice cream, coffee or to garnish sweets like Tiramisù, panna cotta, strawberries and other delicacies.

Mini Bicerin White

Bicerin Mignon are 50 ml bottles providing a single serving. They were created to meet the requirement of the HORECA sector. These mini-bottles can be used to accompany ice cream, coffee or to garnish sweets like Tiramisù, panna cotta, strawberries and other delicacies.